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Tailormade Argentina Holidays

Holidays to Argentina give you the chance to enjoy a natural landscape of unparalleled beauty, from the tropical Iguazu Falls to the giant glaciers of Patagonia. And of course, you shouldn't miss the chance to tango in Buenos Aires...

Argentina Highlights

Tailormade Bolivia Holidays

Bolivia is one of the most interesting but challenging countries in South America, but holidays to Bolivia reward adventurous travellers with some of the continent's most spectacular scenery as well as a uniquely vibrant indigenous culture...

Bolivia Highlights

Tailormade Brazil Holidays

Our Brazil holidays give you the chance to enjoy all the highlights of Brazil: see the sights in Rio, marvel at the spectacle of the Iguazu Falls and enjoy the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest before relaxing on one of Brazil's tropical beaches...

Brazil Highlights

Tailormade Chile Holidays

Chile is a land of tremendous contrasts, from the icy glaciers of Patagonia to the red mountains of the arid Atacama Desert. Add in the enigmatic Easter Island and the beautiful Lake District and it's easy to see why our Chile holidays are so popular...

Chile Highlights

Tailormade Colombia Holidays

Could this be South America's most exciting destination? Holidays to Colombia give you everything from sun-drenched Caribbean beaches to wild Amazon jungle and lost prehistoric cities, high in the cloud forest...

Costa Rica Highlights

Tailormade Ecuador Holidays

We love Ecuador. Whether you're wildlife-spotting in the Amazon rainforest, trekking through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, or exploring gorgeous colonial towns, holidays to Ecuador give you tremendous variety...

Ecuador Highlights

Galapagos Holidays & Cruises

With traditional cruises and fantastic island-hopping holidays in the Galapagos, why not visit the islands which inspired Charles Darwin and enjoy one of the most amazing wildlife experiences on earth?

Galapagos Highlights

Tailormade Peru Holidays

Do you dream of trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? Or would you like to stalk jaguars through the Amazon rainforest? Our tailormade holidays to Peru give you the chance to do all this and much more...

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Tailormade Galapagos Holidays

The tiny archipelago of the Galapagos Islands, hundreds of miles from the nearest land, were unknown to all except a few sailors when a little-known naturalist called Charles Darwin landed there in 1835, and changed the course of natural history forever...

We have a huge range of Galapagos holidays in 2019, from simple stays on one of the main islands, to fantastic island-hopping trips or a whole range of classic cruises to the Galapagos Islands, whether you're looking for a luxury cruise, a specialist diving cruise or something even more adventurous.

Looking for Something Different? All the holidays you see here can be completely tailor-made to suit you!

Galapagos Safari

Length: 5 days

From: £3250pp

Highlights: Santa Cruz

If you'd like a rather different experience, our eco-luxury Galapagos Safari Camp offers a stylish alternative approach to holidays in the Galapagos, staying in an exclusive luxury tented camp in the highlands of Santa Cruz...

Our Galapagos Cruises

We work with all the best yachts in the Galapagos Islands to give you an unrivalled choice when it comes to choosing Galapagos cruises, and you can find all the itineraries, cabin options, and photos right here to help you decide.

Mainland Ecuador

You can't fly direct to the islands, so all of our 2019/20 Galapagos holidays will involve at least some time in mainland Ecuador. But rather than just flying in and out, why not extend your stay and enjoy some of the amazing attractions the mainland has to offer. In the gorgeous Cotopaxi National Park you can visit the snow-capped Andes mountains and enjoy the train ride down the iconic Devil's Nose switchback. Or if you'd like to enjoy more wildlife, why not take a trip down into the fantastic Amazon rainforest?

When is the Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands?

We appreciate that dates for your Galapagos holiday may be fixed, but if you're totally at leisure to choose, when is the absolute best time of year to visit the Galapagos Islands?

Weather and Wildlife

The two major factors in choosing when to visit the Galapagos Islands are likely to be the weather and which wildlife is most active, but if you're particularly keen on diving in the Galapagos then you may also want to make sure the sea conditions are suitable.

January-March

The start of the year is the rainy season in the Galapagos, and the weather is largely hot and humid, with over 100mm (4") of rain not being unusual, and temperatures reaching up above 30°C. However, the water temperature is also at its peak, making this the perfect season for diving in the Galapagos.

It's also an important time for wildlife, as it marks the courtship and breeding season for many of the Galapagos Islands' most iconic species, including green sea turtles, and both marine and land iguanas. Many birds also return to the Galapagos at this time, such as Galapagos penguins and the Española waved albatross.

April-June

In many ways these three months (especially May) are the perfect time to visit the Galapagos, with fine, clear weather throughout. Temperatures are still high but the humidity is reduced, the seas are still warm and in general it's a very pleasant time to visit.

This is also a fabulous time for wildlife as you can see baby giant tortoises, turtles and iguanas beginning to hatch, and blue-footed boobies performing their famous courtship dance. As June comes around, you can also see humpback whales in the waters around Isabela.

July-October

Although it sometimes starts a little earlier, July usually marks the real beginning of the garua season in the Galapagos Islands, when a misty haze called garua is prevalent throughout the islands, particularly in the mornings. This reduces the temperatures but the climate is still dry, so if you don't like the heat, this can be a good time to visit the Islands.

Wildlife is also very active at this time of year, with July being a particularly good month for spotting whales and dolphins, while from August onwards you can see baby Sea Lions and many migratory birds arrive back in the Galapagos for the winter.

November-December

The end of the year brings the end of the garua season and fine, clear weather to the Galapagos Islands. It's a particularly good time for snorkelling, with warm sea temperatures and good visibility. In fact, if swimming and relaxation are important for your Galapagos holiday then these two months are definitely worth considering.

Whilst they aren't quite as active in terms of wildlife as, say April or May, they offer the best chance for swimming with young Sea Lions and seeing baby Giant Tortoises hatch.